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Hi all! I'm new and I really really hope someone can help me because I don't want to have to be committed at Christmas. I have two questions that I've done numerous searches for and haven't found any definitive answers to.

1. Can you bleach and re-dye yarn? I like the yarns that change color (almost a tie-dyed effect) but can't find the right colors so I thought if I could pull it off I'd make my own.

and 2. I want to knit/crochet my boyfriend a guitar strap to go on the guitar that I bought him for Christmas and was wondering what stitch I should use? I know how to do both (basically) but I'm not very familiar with different stitches. Of course, I need one that won't stretch very much from the weight over time.

Thanks in advance as any help will be mucho aprecio!